What can you have for less than an Ecoboost Mustang?

"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson) 06/13/2014 at 16:26 • Filed to: None

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The cheapest Mustang any of us would want, The Ecooboostang with performance package, is roughly $28,000. What else can you get for your deniro? A whole lot.

The FiST and FoST both with recaros and savings for your next set of tires.

A Scion FRS with performance exhaust and lowering springs.

The new WRX with... pretty much nothing.

A Fiat 500 Abarth with a lot of cash for track days bro.

Mini Cooper S with sport suspension and black wheels.

And my personal favorite, the V6 Camaro with 1LE suspension and performance exhaust.

UPDATE: Can't believe I forgot the answer

No options or accessories, save your money for tires and coilovers.

T5Killer > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:38

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Very cool and diverse list. I am sad the 5.0 or ECOBOOST doesn't have a stripper LX style package that would be little to no options for performance folks.

People really buy factory option performance exhaust?

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:39

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Dammit, you beat me to the "you could get a BRZ for that kind of money".

mcseanerson > T5Killer 06/13/2014 at 16:41

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My buddy made the argument he'd rather have the Scion over the Subaru because he could finance the exhaust. Personally I'd rather choose my own aftermarket one.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much 06/13/2014 at 16:43

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You could get a used Toyobaru and a supercharger for that kind of money. lol

Garrett Davis > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:44

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You missed the most obvious one of all...

V6 Mustang!

mcseanerson > Garrett Davis 06/13/2014 at 16:46

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Not anymore. No performance package.

Mosqvich > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:46

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I'm not one of them, but some people just want a Mustang. I'd wager the new Mustang is a better looking car than virtually every car listed too, including the Hairdresser's girly convertible of choice, the Miata.

By the way I just got rid of my Fiesta. Not an ST. It was a quality car, but way tooooooooo small.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:47

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you MIGHT be able to get one of these for that money:

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:49

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What else can you get for your deniro? A whole lot.

But what if my De Niro doesn't like any of the other choices?

(Psst: Dinero)

stoke > Mosqvich 06/13/2014 at 16:49

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"Better looking" is in the eye of the beholder. I'd rather be seen in any of these than the Mustang. Partly because it's a Mustang, but it also looks fairly bloated in person.

If it were my money, I'd probably buy the BRZ/FR-S, the Focus ST, the WRX or the Abarth.

mcseanerson > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/13/2014 at 16:49

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You ambushed me with a cup of coffee.

Garrett Davis > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:51

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2014 V6 then.

Mosqvich > stoke 06/13/2014 at 16:51

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BRZ twins, okay, slow, but okay. Focus ST, tight interior, fast, okay. Abarth, I'm torn on it. I think it's "cute" with an evil edge. Still, it's a girl car. But like I said, a Mustang lover is a Mustang lover.

I drive BMWs. I appreciate most cars though.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 16:54

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Edit to edit: forgot it was Pacino *&* De Niro in Heat.

I made McCauley spit out his coffee HALF AN HOUR AGO

mcseanerson > Mosqvich 06/13/2014 at 16:56

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With the Miata you've either never driven one, at least not properly, or are trolling.

Walfisch > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 06/13/2014 at 16:59

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Opposite Locksmith > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 17:02

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I'd get the base wrx, when I want a 4cyl turbo car imma go to the pros

stoke > Mosqvich 06/13/2014 at 17:04

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Upon reflection, I doubt there are a lot of people cross-shopping an EcoBoost Mustang and a 500 Abarth. It's hard to imagine two sporty 2-doors that could possibly be more different.

Kailand09 > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 17:11

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gti, as well

mazda616 > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 17:24

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I started to build a 2015 Mustang today since everyone else was and I was really surprised at how much they cost. But I'm extra poor and unemployed, so cost is a relative term to me right now.

I'd rather have a Focus ST because practicality. Owning a hatchback car for the last five years has really shown me how nice hauling massive amounts of stuff in a seemingly tiny car is. Yes, I'm lame. :(

mcseanerson > Kailand09 06/13/2014 at 22:29

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Can you post one because I was having the damnedest time trying to find the configurator on veedub's site.

mcseanerson > mazda616 06/13/2014 at 22:31

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I love hatchbacks and have hauled tons of way too big things in ones way smaller than a Focus.

Kailand09 > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 23:15

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a picture of one? a configured one? Starts at $25k

mcseanerson > Kailand09 06/13/2014 at 23:18

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a picture of a configuration. My aim with each of these was to be the most Jalop version possible under the price of 28k ecoboostang w/trackpack. The Fiat is so cheap because their are no real Jalop options. The Camaro costs almost as much because there were still performance options I could have added even to the V6. What is the sportiest/most Jalop GTI for under 28k? I know they start around 25k but there is more to it than that.

Kailand09 > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 23:22

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ah I see. not sure in the US models but pretty sure performance is same across all models. also see no configurator :(

Kailand09 > mcseanerson 06/13/2014 at 23:26

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JK, there is a $1500 performance option for 10hp, bigger brakes, and LSD. Upper trims have an $800 dynamic chassis control option.

Mosqvich > mcseanerson 06/14/2014 at 11:52

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not a troll. I've driven Mazdas as and owned them. It's a great little car, but it's a car in own little tight box occupied by girls and then guys who drive it in its natural habitat: the track.

Mosqvich > stoke 06/14/2014 at 11:54

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You've got that right for certain!